Today, I have six upcycled projects using thrifted decor for you. Upcycled home decor ideas using “budget-friendly” methods. Quick & easy ideas that will transform your thrifted items to keep or sell!
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There are many benefits of secondhand finds. It’s a win-win for our earth, wallets & community!
A few benefits include:
- Saving items from the landfill (& yes, people do throw out lovely reusable items including vintage collectibles).
- Supporting local small businesses, nonprofits & community members selling items
- Saves money buying used vs new
- Earning income flipping items
- Upcycle items to sell, gift, or use in your home
- Ecofriendly buying used vs new (environment)
- Ethical buying used vs new (re: fair trade)
- Create custom designs making your items one of a kind
- Upcycled items (clean, repair or recreate) then resell offers other quality products for less than new.
Vintage Inspired Sign
Materials & Tools
- thrifted wood sign
- sander and sandpaper
- ink stamps
- Gesso and baking soda (50/50 mixture)
- freezer paper (use for graphic transfer)
- inkjet printer
- paint & brush
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Metal Wall Tile
Materials & Tools
- paint (white matte spray paint & steel chalk paint)
- paintbrush for dry brushing
- fine-grit sandpaper
- mini wreath & ribbon or twine (I used faux lavender pieces)
- hot glue
- white wax
Wicker Pedestal
Materials & Tools
- rice paper
- Mod Podge
- paintbrushes
- paint (white spray paint & DIY Paint Co. Apothecary
- Gesso & baking soda (50/50)
- PolyAcrylic sealer
- inkjet printer
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Wicker Bowl with Wooden Lid
Materials & Tools
- white paint
- sander with 220 grit paper
- DAS air-dry clay for tag
- clear wax
- wooden ball for a handle
Wicker Wall Pocket
Materials & Tools
- paint (white matte spray paint, Waverly chalk paint in Steel, & Apothecary by DIY Co.)
- paintbrushes
- DAS air dry clay
- random ink stamps
- thrifted wicker basket
Wooden Garden Basket
- Chalk paint in white & steel by Waverly
- Stiff paint brush for dry brushing
- DAS air-dry clay for tag
- Water slide decal for tag (spray sealer after printing)
- thrifted wooden basket
- faux lavender (12 bundles)
- basic inkjet printer
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FREE Printables to Download
Don’t forget to reverse the images if you use the freezer paper or Mod Podge transfer method. I have included both a standard & reverse pdf for you..
Free Printable Lavendar Tags-
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Lavender Tag Download (PNG)
Lavender Tag Download (PDF)
Vintage Advertisement with Grain Sack Stripe
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Vintage Ad with Grain Sack Stripe (PDF)
Reverse Graphic (PNG)
Vintage Advertisement with Birds
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Vintage Ad with Birds (PDF)
Vintage Ad with Birds (Reverse Image) PDF
More FREE Printable Tags:
Quick & Simple Thrift Store Makeovers
Free Printable Floral Tags for Spring!
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Free Printable Bird Tags (PNG)
Free Printable Bird Tags (PDF)
Shop this Post & My Favorite Products:
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- Reynold’s Freezer Paper – https://amzn.to/3DZNdGz (for printable transfers)
- DAS Air Dry Clay (white) – https://amzn.to/364gUcY
- Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 16-oz, White – https://amzn.to/34T6GLC
- Rice Paper (for decoupage) – https://amzn.to/3v2s0ZR
- Waterslide Decal Paper (for inkjet printer) – https://amzn.to/3BfJvr3
- E6000 glue – https://amzn.to/329hrZe
- HP INKJET Printer (my HP model is no longer made but this is similar) – Basic, easy to use – https://amzn.to/3n4m127
- IOD Stamps & DIY Paint Co. Products – https://thepaintedphotographer.com/
- Wax & Chalkpaint Brush – https://amzn.to/3kiZ5dQ
- Water-Based Poly Sealer (Brush on) – https://amzn.to/3mSBO4m
- 10 pcs Wooden Knobs (feet or toppers) – https://amzn.to/3ruQd9a
- Lavender (faux) is AMAZING for the price – https://amzn.to/33Gt7TO
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I hope you enjoy this post and the printable tags! Please let me know if you like them & if you’re working on any DIY projects?
Blessings, Kim
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